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When Applying for OPM Disability Retirement - Stress the Symptoms!

Jun 29, 2016

When Applying for OPM Disability Retirement - Stress the Symptoms!

Posted By
The Law Offices of Eric L. Pines, PLLC

It is not difficult for a federal employee to prove that they have been
diagnosed with a particular medical condition - all it takes is for their
doctor to provide a simple letter of certification and apply a signature
to this assertion. Including medical evidence in the form of diagnostic
testing reports is certainly helpful and sometimes necessary, but will
will likely not be the key to securing OPM Disability Retirement.

Often more important is a clear description of the applicant’s symptoms
that reveals the human side to your disability, and a well-written explanation
of how your condition affects your job performance and all aspects of
your daily functioning. This forms the crux of the OPM Disability Retirement
application and lays a solid foundation for the nexus between your medical
condition and your inability to perform your job.

At The Law Offices of Eric L. Pines, PLLC we have successfully
processed over 70 OPM Disability applications by presenting our client's
cases to OPM while leveraging our clear understanding of the factors that
will influence and OPM Disability decision. Call us at 800-801-0598 or
office@pinesfederal.com.

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